Registered Nurse (RN)- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days), Springfield, VT

Mobile Health Team•Springfield, VT

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN)- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a 13-week travel assignment in Springfield, VT. This role involves monitoring post-operative patients, managing their recovery from anesthesia, treating symptoms, and ensuring patient safety and education. The position requires a high level of proficiency in Periop, Endo, and Recovery specialties, with a preference for experience in small critical access facilities and some acute care. The nurse will be responsible for updating patient records and collaborating with the treatment team.

Requirements

Must have 2+ years of current Outpatient PACU experience
Must have Periop experience
Must have Endo experience
MUST be able to start/maintain IV lines
Must have Active American Heart Association ACLS certification
Must have Active American Heart Association PALS
Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Drug screen and background check (facility required)

Nice To Haves

Small critical access facility experience is preferred
Bachelor Degree is preferred
Primarily outpatient, some acute care highly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.
Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.
Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.
Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.
Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.